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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-07-27
Texas Crops.

From reports gathered from seventy
four counties in Texas and published
in the Fort Worth Gazette the follow
ing summary of the general condition
is collated:
Increased acl esge of cotton is report
ed from sixty-ive counties; the same
acreage as last year from two counties
and three report adecrease. 1.-THE plant
is forward in tifty-five counties; an
average in one and backward in
eighteen. The stand is good and sixty
two counties, excellent in six, fair in
FIVE and poor in one, There is
an increased acreage in corn
in sixty-eight counties and the same
acreage as last year in FIVE. In wheat
twenty seven counties report increased
acreage. one the same, and twenty a
decrease. Oats range the same as
wheat. Where one crop failed so did
the other. The corn and cotton out
look is as good as any year in the his
tory of Texas. Wheat and oats were
in some cases plowed in and other crops
planted.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-07-27
HE smELLEo THE HOOPS
How . Chicago Dog Identified His Mis
rress' Carriage.

How . Chicago Dog Identified His Mia
rress' Carriage.
Every one knows more or less Of the
marvels of dogs sense of smell, but,
says writer in the Chicago Journal, J
witnessed an instance Of it the other day
which, In spite of all knew about it, as
tonished me. A long line OF carriages
was standing in front of store on Madi.
son street, and, as t was passing, small
black-and-tan pet dog ran out Of the
store. BE held up one foot and looked
bewildered for moment. and then ran to
the carriage at one end Of the procession,
and smelled the hoof of the right fore.
foot Of one of the horses. He then went
to the second carriage and smelled the
hoof Of the right fore:foot OF one of It's
horses. Then he took the next carriage
and then the next, until he had taken in
the fifth carriage. w EN- he nimbiy jumped
into it, curled himself up on the seat, and
went to sleep. That was his way of find
ing out which was the carriage Of his
mistress, who soon afterward came out Of
the store, and got into the same carriage.
The fact that the horses hoof was made
of horn, and that it had been plunged into
all sorts of naire, all over the streets, was
nothing to him; that particular hoot
smelled differently to him from
any other horses hoof in the world, and
no other smell could be applied to 1t which
would efface that peculiar smell This
illustrates another fact that's not so often
noticed, that a dogs perceptions through
his eyes are very imperfect, and often
misleading. Ihave seen dog that never
relied on his eyes to identify his own mas
ter, but would always smell him first,
and then showed In an instant that conf
dence was established. If dogs ever con
verse, their usual remark to each other a,
the close of the day is not, 'What have
you scent" but "Well, what have you
smelled to-dayp
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-07-27

grown here, which are prolific bearers
and the fruit of which brings the most
remunerative prices. Prominent
among these are the Peento. which has
frequently sold in the early markets at
nine dollars per dozen or seventy-five
cents per peach; and the Honey, or
Kennard. Both Of these ripen very
early and are very luscious fruit. They
are hardy and vigorous growers, espe-
cially adapted to our soil and climate.
One of our peach growers, who has
shipped more than one thousand boxes
of oranges, will also ship this season
as many Eases of excellent peaches, to
say nothing of his LcConte pears.
Japan rsrsimmohs, grapes, straw
berries and other small fruits.
But few years since an aged man.
broken down in fortune and in health.
came here and entered largely into
peach culture. Success has attended
his efforts. and to-day he is in easy and
comfortable circumstances. 1t is true
that he also cultivates the orange,
grape, banana, Japan persimmon, Le-
Conte pear and other fruits. but his
eminent success may be attributed to
the peach, which began to yield him an
income the second year.
Another remarkable thing connected
with the growing of the peach here
may be found in the fact that there is
never a total failure, bat invariably a
fair crop is produced and the prices are
always remunerative. The fact is, we
raise as fine peaches as may be found.
I have frequently seen them weighing
from ten to fourteen ounces, delicious
in flavor, beautiful in color and luscious
as possible. ID. H., in Farm, and Fire
side.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-07-27
An Arkan,au.. Curious Library.

Prof. Thomas, of Little Rock, has Gu.
tious library. The covers OF the books
are Of wood, each a different specimen.
They are made from white oak, red oak.
black oak, chestnut, American beech,
birch, red cedar, yellow pine, pitch pine,
willow, poplar, cypress, ''old field' or
long-leaved pine, bois dare, black wal.
nut, hickory (seven varieties), white and
red maple, box elder, black locust, black
,umac, water locust, coffee bean, wild
plum, holly, Eastwood, pawpaw, bay,
umbrella, wild cherry, sweet gum, elm
Several varieties), sycamore, witch ha'
!el, butternut, pecan, hickory, andAwenty
or m ora other woods.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-07-27
Re Certain

rise WITH h furred tongue and s an III taste IN
your mouth in the morning. The stomach
and the liver are usually to blame for these
abnormal indications. A prompt check to
the infant evil should be given with Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters. Morning languor, a
sensation Of WEAKNESS, and yawning with
out apparent cause, a wan, haggard look
these are symptoms of dyspeptic and bilious
causes, to the removal of which tie Bittcrs
is fully adequate.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-07-27
Treatment for Sunstroke,

When person falls with sunstroke,
he should at once be carried to cool,
shady place. His clothing should be
removed and cold applications should
be made to his head and over the
whole body. Pieces of ice may be
packed around the head, or cold water
may be poured upon the body from a
waterproof. The shower pack is one of
the best remedies known for this af-
lection, The bath should be adj
ministered as follows:
A rubber blanket is placed upon an
ordinary mattress. Upon this the
patient is placed, enveloped in a wet
sheet as in the ordinary pack. In
stead of being covered with blankets,
however, he is left exposed to the air,
so that the powerful cooling
effects of evaporation may
be obtained. AS the sheet becomes
warmed by the heat of the body, cool
water is showered upon it. from a
sprinkler or waterproof. The bath is
continued thus until the temperature
of the patient, as indicated by the
thermometer, is sufficiently dimin-
ished.
The great source of danger is the
high temperature. which sometimes
rises as Ehigh as ITO degrees. In adj
dition to the measures suggested, the
ice pack to the spine and the cold
enema may also be employed. In
many cases complete recovery does
not take place, the patient remaining
moro or less subject to some of the
symptoms which follow Immediately
after the attack. Form and Fireside.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-07-27

"What Drug VIII scour These English
s Hence?
Wicked Macbeth, who murdered good
King Duncan, asked this question to his
despair. Thousands of victims of disease
are daily asking "What will scour the i'm
purities from my blood and bring me health
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery will
do it. When the purple life-tideis sluggish,
appetite, use this wonderful vitalizer, which
never fails. It :orces the liver into perfect
action, drives out superfluous bile, brings
the glow of health to the cheek and the nat
ural sparkle to the eye. All druggists.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-07-27
A Pleasure Shared by women Only.

Malherbe, the gifted French author, de-
clared that of all things that man possesses,
women alone take pleasure in being pos:
sessed This seems generally true OF the
sweeter sex. Like the ivy plant, she longs
for an object to cling to and iove-to look to
for protection. This being her prerogatiye,
ought she not to be told that DIR. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription is the physical saliva
ton of her sexY It banishes those distress
ing maladies that make her hfc burden,
curing all painful irregularities, uterine dis
orders, Inflammation ahd liberation, pro-
lapsus and kindred Weaknesses. AS ner-
vine, it cures nervous exhaustion, prostra-
ton, debility, relieves mental anxiety and n.y.
pechondria, and promotes refreshing sleep.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-07-27

A YOUNG man in Nebraska City offered
a prominent citizen fifty dollars to get
him wife. The offer was accepted, and
the girl selected agreed in consideration
Of sewing machine The two were m ,r-
ried, and apparently are happv.-Deaee,
Tribune
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-07-27

No INTELLIGENT man or woman would
touch or taste wine, beer, whisky or brandy,
etc, after they read the recent astounding
disclosures Of science on the poisonous eff
fects of alcohol as given in the July number
of Demorest's Monthly Magazine. Price 20
cents. Sold everywhere. Address ".
Jennings Demorest, Is East 14th ST., N. Y.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-07-27

4. W. TANsILL & Co., Chicago:
have retailed cigars for sixteen years
and consider your 1sTansill's Punch'' the
best SC cigar ever saw.
JOHN W. A1rKEN, Druggist, Carbonate, Pa
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-07-27

A sCHooLMAsTER although, perhaps, by
no means lover of dogs. has always use
for pointer.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-07-27

A chunk of boy asked Ticket
seller Ayres for a half ticket to Ches-
hire the other day. ''How old are
you9' asked the ticket-seller. Ten
years old. said the boy. when were
you bornP' asked Mr.. Ayres. "Ten
years ago." said the young Yankee.
He got his half-fare ticket
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-07-27
Peach Culture in Florida.

Alachua County is. beyond doubt,
the home of the peach in Florida.
There are several leading varieties
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-07-27

WOMEN Admiration win who use Glenn's
Sulphur Soap to improve the skin:
Hills Hair and Whisker Dye, SOC. The best
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-07-27
Profits in Wheat Culture.

Very few farmers keep accounts Of
their crops, or the cost Of raising any
kind of live stock. For this reason
few know the profits or loss on
single crop, and whether their hogs,
cattle, horses and mules have been a
source of gain or absolute loss. Oc-.
casionally You find a farmer who car
ries out business methods on his farm,
and all such farmers you will find not
only progressive but prosperous. Mr..
G. 7. Ridley, near Mckenzie, Tenn,
one of this latter class, gives the fol-
lowing statement Of his wheat. crop
this season.
% acres, total 1863 bush. at Coo. s2e0 90
Breaking narrowing soaking drilling $40 90
Cutting and binding. ........... .......... 20 20
Threshing 36S bush. 90 .......... $500. n 60
Extra help in hauling and threshing 6 IS
Interest on value Of 20 acres, $40. ........ 4 ID
Total expense. ......................... sas 10
Net profit. 1922 OF
Mr.: Ridley was offered S. per acre
cash rent, the land to be cropped in
cotton, corn, etc. He thinks his land
and Improvements so per cent. better
off with 80 cents per acre to his credit.
Less than Is bushels, which turns out
1888 per acre, would not be very
Observation-Disclosures Home Journal
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-07-27

BRONCHITIS is cured by frequent small
doses OF Piso's Cure for Consumption.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-07-27

The beggar who asked for crust, wasn',
satisfied when he got it. He wanted the
crust of the earth.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-07-27

WHEN every thing else fails, DR.. Sage's
Catarrh Remedy cures.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-07-27

THE topper has his little high and the la
borer has his hire, but it is the elevator
boy who gets the hoist.-iHercha'lt Traveller.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-07-27

FIN1Na people for evading payment OF
railway fares is one process for extracting
the sugar" from beats. = FTsma,.'s
Standard
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-07-27

MY first purchase is my last" said a
cobbler, who was just starting in business.
~. Y LedGer.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-07-27

TwoBoYs who can not agree--the police
mans Billy and the cracksman's Jimmy
Boston Bulletin,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-07-27

A CRED1T.TABLE affair-the dinner tha
isn't paid for.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-07-27

THE pitcher who sasses the umpire too
often gets broke at last
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-07-27

SABBATH BREAKERs-the waves at New
port.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-07-27

A CASE OF long standing-my grand.
fathers clock.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-07-27
The dumb waiter never gets tip.

IT is we'll to get at the bottom facts,
even when they are at the big end OF a
Volcanc.-AtiantG Constitution.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-07-27
"What Drug VIII scour These English

THE more miser starves himself the
more pursey he gets.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-07-27

SPEAKING of butter-the poor ye have
with you always
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-07-27
WoMAN's sphere-a ball of worsted.

A FAST man is very slow when it comes
to paying his debts. = Fort Worth (7sz)
Mail.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-07-27

EFERY dog vas hafe his day tlmes and
efery cat vas hate her night out. Yoost
der same like kitchen machinist. Carl
Pretzel
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-07-27

Ir afflicted with Sore Eyes use DR. Isaac
Thompson's Eye Water. Druggists sell it25c.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-07-27

WHAT is the difference between the
man who cuts off his nose and a boy who
has just finished his task! One lessons his
nose and the other knows his lessons
Golden Days.'
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-07-27

A HIGH kicker-the $500 per night opera
singer.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-07-27

A SHOOTING star-Dr. Carver.-M 7.
Commercial:
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-07-27

A POPULAR variety of four in hand--all
aces.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-07-27

A solid silver Ratchet found re-
Gently in Sonora will soon adorn the
museum of Princeton College. 1t
weighs one hundred ounces, or little
over eight pounds. and rs bullion is
valued at one dollar an ounce. 1t is
wedge-shaped, and was evidently ham,
mered by some prehistoric people. 1t
was brought to San Francisco, and was
purchased for one hundred and fifty
dollars by Henry G. Marquand, who
will present it to his college. Chicaqo
Times.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-07-27
A "cooL thousand"-l,ooo pounds of ic

TIE difference between thief and an
operator" lies in the magnitude of the
ctao1
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-07-27

GUSPow DER is prime necessity in mod.
ern warfare.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-07-27
UNFOLD AGONY
! FROM clTlRRn.

that every day, towards
! could barely speak abe
ing and clearing of my I
use Of DR.. Sage's Catar1
man, and the cure has
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-07-27
Just such a life us they enjoy
Who use the Smiths Bile Beans.

for soldiers and widows Of the
Mexican War and Rebellion. Az
AtSOsVtsO kinds OF Government Claims COZ.
lected, Circular of laws sent free. FITZGERALD =
POWELL, U. s. Claim Collectors, Indianapolis lnd
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-10-11
Public Baths.
IDemorest's Monthly.l


Some of the most splendid works of
remains are to-day the wonder of all who
visit the imperial city. 1t is evident that
the Romans under the emperors were q
more ceanlY people than the ordinary
dweller in our modern large cities 1t is
noticeable that in all capitals of the world
today there is disposition to initiate the
Romans. Public baths are recognized as
being as essential as common schools.
Public health can be preserved in no bet
ter way than in providing means for
keeping the mass of the population clean.
We are rediscovering also a fact we'll
known to the Romans that hot air and
vapor baths have therapeutic value
They cure diseases of various kinds
The public baths of Vienna almost vie
with some of the Roman baths, and are
the finest in the world. The building is
situated in the heart of the city, is $40
feet in length and 176 in width, and has
accommo dations for 1 500 persons at one
time. There are also accommodations
for women. In New ork and other of
our large cities free baths in summer were
first looked upon as an experiment, but
are now regarded as a necessity, and
their. popularity yearly increases Other
large capitals, such as London and Paris
are hindered in providing bathing facili-
ties. because of the difficulty of procuring
sufficient water; but from the tendencies
of the age, it is very clear that before the
twentieth century has far advanced, the
public baths of the modern world will vie
with those of ancient Rome, not only in
general utility but in splendor
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-10-11
On the Kings Highway.
THE Culver.

For good, honest interchange of thought
and sentiment; for sitting a man and
separating the corn from the chaff in his
moral spiritual and social characteristics:
for getting grip stronger than ever in
1he way of possessing his heart, know
of nothing that can bring better occasions
Or weather. chance to you than walking
shall learn more of a mans heart his
bikes and dislikes, his hobbies and
ddiosyncrasies, his weakness and his
strength, in days walk than you shall
De able to get by a months riding with
htm In diligence or postchaise.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-10-11
Etiquette for the Seaside.

lbUSCOU beAcOn.I
A seasonable bit of gallant etiquette Is
offering to empty a lady's slipper of the
sand gathered during a stroll on the beach.
The lady hops on one foot while her
cavalier, very much in the same way he
would pick a stone from a horses hoof,
deity extracts the gritty particles which
have made the fair one ego lame :"
Fashionable slippers were not made for
country walking, but they are boon, 4"
as Artemus Ward once said of the tower
of London. to idle youngsters. who pose
as gallants of the deepest dye at summer
resorts
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-10-11
TIE Modern nTvth-NIaker.
Atlanta constitutional

The newspaper reporters have done ex-
ceedingly good work since they were
placed in charge of the myth factory.
The story of the George Washington
Ratchet is very fine myth. but the most
ordinary newspaper reporter can get up
better one in twenty minutes by the
watch. AS matter of fact he has in
vented better ones about Lincoln and
Grant, and is preparing to invent others
whenever he deems it necessary. Long
live the modern my th. maker
, 1887-12-28
PITH IN
One Phase of the subject.
lPittsburg Dispatch

While we are on the subject of tariff
can home industry be properly cared for
without a pruhibitory duty on English
aristOcrats who come over here and marry
America heiresses? Something has got
to be done for the protection of the Amer
lean dude.
, 1887-12-28

The Festive Season.
New Orleans Picayune.l
Congress has opened Tor business. On
with the dance. Let Jaw be unconfned.
State of h w ooIen Industry.
Letter 10 New York Herald
l venture to say that if you would offer
, 1887-12-28

YoM ABROAD.

A correspondent of the Boston Aduer-
hser gives a long review of Governor
M~oonlight's report. In summing up the
results of the governors tour he speaks
OF Wyoming's inducements as follows:
First. an agricultural boom; the buggy
ride showed in some of the ranches "a
strong tendency to gardening and some
of the finest vegetable gardens to be
found in the country. The Wyoming
horse, the governor says, is a peculiarly
hardy creature. II have never" he adds,
seen a Wyoming bred horse with poor
feet" There is a good deal doing in the
way of soda, and something in glass max
ing. Window glass is the sort turned out,
and the one factory in the territory is the
only one west of Rock Island, Ill. The
bed of sand which supplies the factory is
perfectly white and apparently inexhausti-
Bile.
There is a little coal mining in Crook
county, but the oil field is perhaps the
richest in the territory. There are wells
in the Shoshone basin, in the Rattlesnake
basin and near Powder river. A syndi
cate has been organized in Chicago and
Milwaukee to work the field. The value
of the deposits in this region may readily
be calculated when it is observed hat the
Standard Oil company at once sprang to
grasp all their chances.
The metal chiefly found in the Wyo-
ming mines is copper. Only one mine
had been worked at all extensively at
the time the governor took his buggy
ride. The one great trouble in the
mining developments of Wyoming, he
explains, rs the cost of living. The mo-
ment the agriculture productions are such
as to sustain the people engaged in all
kinds of business men will feel able to
turn their attention to prospecting, but
the cost Of living is so high at present
that bare prospecting will not pay them.
That the precious metals abound in Wyo-
ming none will deny, but until some rich
paying district is struck the mining inter
ests will drag along, awaiting the favora-
Bile turn of cheap food and cheap trans
portation. A big find cares nothing for
cheap living, for all is a boom and all is
on the high pressure order.
, 1887-12-28
EAGER TO GET IN.

While it seems probable that Dakota,
Montana, Utah and Washington Terri
tories will be admitted at the present SEES
sion of congress, though they will not
have the privilege OF voting at the coming
presidential election, there is also a pros
pect of a new territory being created from
the western half of Indian Territory and
the ]unorganlzed territory known as Gin
AKRON or No Mans Land, which is Just
north of the Texas Panhandle. A com
mission will probably be appointed by the
president to make the necessary purchases
from the Indians, after which the whole
region may be thrown open to settlers and
sold outright at probably 81 25 per acre.
As this land embraces the celebrated
Oklahoma district, it may be imagined
that much interest is felt in the scheme.
The moment that the Oklahoma bill is
passed and the time arrives when settle
ment is permitted the territory will be in
vaded by an army of settlers and people
as if by magic. 1t will be the quickest
naturalization of a state that ever was
witnessed in historic times. Close down
to the imaginary line separating this un-
claimed land from Kansas are built rail-
roads, villages aud cities, and the people
are ready to move down en- masse the mo-
ment they have the permission of con-
gress and people the country. There will
be a population of 300, 900 in two months
is what those say who have been on the
ground. Already three railroads inter
sect the Indian Territory, and it is not
hazarding much to predict hat within a
year after the opening of the territory the
junction Of these roads will be the seats
of f~ourishing cities.